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The
Exhibitions
and Case Design: Integrating Preservation in Planning
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Cosponsored and hosted by the
Chemical Heritage Foundation
About the Program
Viewers peering into exhibit cases see displayed artifacts and objects
but do not witness the long planning and installation process that culminates
in the finished exhibit. This program will give your institution the tools to
ensure that your visitors see thoughtfully lit, safely mounted objects in a
secure, controlled environment. Presenters, who include local exhibit
designers, conservators, and fabricators, will discuss exhibit development,
best practices for collections care of objects on display, and other
preservation considerations when mounting exhibitions in cases.
Concepts presented will be applicable to a variety of small and mid-size
institutions with exhibits ranging from one or two cases to larger scale
comprehensive exhibition programs.
The inclusion of preventive conservation combines both preservation and
aesthetic considerations in the exhibit planning process. The result is
an exhibition that is visually well designed and shields the objects on display
from environmental damage and security risks. The selection of appropriate
objects for exhibition, choosing safe exhibit materials and isolation barriers,
controlling pollutants, creating optimal environmental conditions, and
monitoring and maintaining exhibits after installation will be defined and
discussed. Case studies will demonstrate the concepts presented and a
speakers panel will address additional audience questions.
This program is intended for curators, librarians, archivists,
collection managers, exhibition designers, preparators, conservators, and other
staff who are involved in exhibition design and installation in cultural
institutions.
Location,
Date & Time
Chemical Heritage Foundation
www.chemheritage.org
Thursday, December 6, 2007
8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Registration and
refreshments
9:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Program
Speakers and Panelists
Jay
Appleton, P.E.,
Operations Manager for Museums and Environments, Lynch Exhibits
Alice
Dommert, AIA,
Principal, dommertphillips
Fenella
G. France, PhD,
Research Scientist and Project Manager, Art Preservation Services, Inc.
Jim
Hinz, Book
Conservator,
Jennifer
Landry, Head of
Collections, Chemical Heritage Foundation
Stephanie
Lussier, Paper
Conservator,
Sally
Malenka,
Conservator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture,
Erin
McLeary, PhD,
Curator of Exhibitions, Chemical Heritage Foundation
Registration
Exhibitions and Case Design: Integrating Preservation in
Planning
Program Date……………………….Thursday,
December 6, 2007
Registration Deadline…………….....Wednesday,
November 21, 2007
Registration Fee:
$90.00 CCAHA member fee/$95.00 Non-member fee
Lunch is not provided, however there are many restaurants nearby.
Refunds will be given until two weeks prior to the program date.
If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to
the program so that accommodations can be made.
Brochure
A program brochure with registration form can be accessed at:
http://www.ccaha.org/workshop_cal.php
(download may take a few moments)
Funding
This program is partially subsidized through funding from the National
Endowment for the Humanities, the William Penn Foundation, The Claneil
Foundation, The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and the Independence
Foundation.
For information about CCAHA, its programs and services, please visit
our website at www.ccaha.org or contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services
Office at 215.545.0613 or [log in to unmask].
The
215-545-0613 (T)
215-735-9313 (F)
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Kelly Ferguson
Office Assistant
P: 215.545.0613
F: 215.735.9313
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